2022 Audi Allroad

Audi sells a wide range of sedans and SUVs with luxurious interiors and lots of technology. Several of its SUVs and sedans have earned CR’s recommendation for balancing driver and passenger comfort with smooth power and nimble handling. In most cases, buyers shopping for sedans and SUVs in the luxury category should consider Audi’s options. Fit and finish quality reaches even the lowest-priced models. However, like most luxury cars from European brands, maintenance and repair costs can be expensive, making used Audis difficult to recommend. Typically, Audi identifies sedans with the letter A, SUVs with the letter Q, and numbers that increase according to size. The Q3 is a compact crossover while the Q8 is a three-row SUV. Models that start with S or RS are tuned for performance and have more power, stiffer suspension, and more aerodynamic exterior details. All-electric models have the E-tron suffix.

An all-new Allroad is based on the redesigned A4. Following the same format as before, the Allroad features rugged styling details and slightly higher ride height. The 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine was smooth and punchy, and the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic was slick in the A4 that we tested. Handling is nimble and precise, the ride is supple, and the A4 feels tight-as-a-drum solid, with a very quiet cabin. A new interface for the infotainment system is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Allroad is compelling for buyers who expect more agility and a greater level of interior quality than the Subaru Outback offers and are willing to put up with the Audi's much higher price and tighter accommodations.